Howard County police are offering a reward up to $5,000 for information in home-invasion robbery.

The home invasion robbery took place in the 5800 block of Morningbird Lane in Columbia on March 10. Police said a man forced his way inside an elderly woman’s home, assaulted her and stole her purse.

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It was previously reported by the police department, but few leads to go on detectives are now announcing a reward up to $5,000.

Police said the suspect description is vague. They are looking for a man of unknown race, 5 feet 11 inches tall to 6 feet tall, with a stocky build, dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt and pants.

Detectives are urging residents to call police if they saw any suspicious activity, people or vehicles around the time of the robbery, including anyone who may have rung their doorbell and walked away.

Police have been actively investigating and are asking for anyone with information to come forward.